Ministry (noun)

1. A government department, typically headed by a minister, responsible for a specific area of public service.
2. The period of a minister's office in a government.
3. The service or function of a minister in relation to a particular sector of the community.
4. The body of officials and advisors serving a government minister.
5. An organization or agency, typically one run by a religious group, that is involved in providing help and guidance to others.

Origin:

Mid 16th century (in the sense "service of god or religion"): from latin ministerium "service," from minister "servant," from ministrare "to serve.".

Examples:

1. The Ministry of Education is responsible for the country's schools.
2. The Prime Minister reshuffled his cabinet and changed the Ministry of Finance.
3. The Ministry of Health provides health care to the citizens.
4. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is responsible for the relations of the country with other countries.
5. The local ministry helps the homeless find shelter and work.